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Lost your Microsoft account password and feeling stranded? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here's how you can effortlessly retrieve it without creating a new Microsoft account.
Regain Access: Microsoft Account Password Recovery
Step 1: Visit THIS LINK to initiate the password recovery process.
Follow this step: 'I forgot my password' and then click Next to proceed.
Step 2: Enter your Microsoft account name, then input the characters displayed on the screen and select Next.
Step 3: At this stage, you have 3 options to recover your password.
- Text..........: Use the phone number you provided when creating the account to receive a password reset activation code via SMS.
If you haven't received the activation code, choose option 3: I don't have any of these and then click Next.
Next, enter the alternate email address you used when signing up for your Microsoft account. Check that email for the activation code.
Step 4: Once completed, you'll be able to change your password by entering a new one and clicking Next to continue.
Step 5: Click Next to proceed.
And here's the result after the password has been successfully changed.
So there you have it! With the detailed guide provided above, you can quickly and easily recover or reset your Microsoft account password.
After successfully recovering your Microsoft account password, you can easily log in to Microsoft applications such as Outlook.com, OneDrive, and Office 365. If you're using Microsoft Teams for learning, meetings, or online calls and wish to change your password to enhance security, you can refer to how to change Microsoft Teams password in our article to learn the steps.
